Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

“That is very true,” replied Elizabeth, “and I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.”

“In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”

“You are too generous to trifle with me. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes are unchanged, but one word from you will silence me on this subject for ever.”